Definitions

1. noun

A regulation or direction given by someone in authority.

“The police officer gave the suspect a order to stop and turn around.”

2. noun

A list or schedule of things to be done or goods to be delivered.

“The online store provided me with an order for the items I purchased.”

3. noun

A social class or rank in a hierarchical system.

“The noble was part of the upper order of society in medieval times.”

4. verb

To arrange or direct something in a particular way.

“Please order the papers on your desk alphabetically.”

5. verb

To give instructions or directions to someone.

“She ordered him to clean up the mess he made.”

6. verb

To place an order for goods or services.

“I ordered a new phone online and it arrived the next day.”

7. verb

To have or show a particular social class or rank.

“He ordered a table at the expensive restaurant to show off his wealth.”

8. verb

To direct or arrange the sequence or arrangement of something.

“The director ordered the scenes in the play to be rearranged.”